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Left Wing Strike and Separation During Aborted Landing (N5716F)

Put-in-bay, OH, US

On July 2, 1994, a Piper PA-32R-300 (registration N5716F) was involved in an aviation accident near Put-in-bay, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE CONTROL AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH A SIGN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot aborted landing after left landing gear felt abnormal. The aircraft veered left, left wing struck a sign and separated, causing it to exit the runway.

Event Summary

According to the pilot's statement, after touchdown the left landing gear 'felt funny,' and the airplane pulled to the left. The pilot then applied full power, and the airplane 'pulled...to the right.' The pilot brought the airplane to a stop by reducing power, applying brakes, and using right rudder.

Witness and Evidence

A witness reported that the airplane 'came in, hot,' and touched down before the runway numbers. The left wing 'dipped left, 20-30 degrees.' The pilot attempted to abort the landing by adding power to the engine. The left wing then dipped and struck a sign near the runway, which resulted in the wing separating and causing the airplane to veer off to the left. Tire marks showed that the airplane landed on the left edge of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1994 Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Put-in-bay, OH?

A pilot aborted landing after left landing gear felt abnormal. The aircraft veered left, left wing struck a sign and separated, causing it to exit the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 1994 Piper PA-32R-300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1994 involved a Piper PA-32R-300, registration N5716F, at Put-in-bay, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE CONTROL AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH A SIGN.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01826. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.